The Congressional & Media Relations Internship is an unpaid, volunteer, part-time position (8-16 hours per week). The intern will be a key member of NBR’s Outreach team for 3-6 months, beginning in the fall of 2017. The minimum time commitment is 3 months. This position reports to the Director of Government and Media Relations. The internship, though volunteer, pays a nominal stipend. Students are also encouraged to apply for credit or funding through their home institution. Applications for this position are due October 9, 2017.  

Please apply via the NBR website.

Learning Objectives:

• Intern will improve research and writing skills by drafting talking points, conducting research, and editing content that is directed towards a policy audience
• Intern will improve event management skills by assisting senior level staff with planning and organizing meetings at NBR and on Capitol Hill
• Intern will network and establish professional contacts in the Asia policy community by attending events related to Asia policy

Responsibilities

• Writing and Research: develop content and contribute to NBR partnerships, including the Senate India Caucus, U.S.-China Working Group, and Senate Chiefs of Staff Foreign Affairs Study Group
  • This involves interviewing Asia-policy experts, writing and editing content, and developing NBR’s congressional newsletters
• Congressional Outreach Support: provide research, planning, and logistical support for meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill
• Media Outreach: assist with media outreach, including drafting press releases, placing op-eds, taking photographs, and developing strategic media plans for flagship events such as NBR’s Engaging Asia, Pacific Energy Summit, and the annual Strategic Asia book launch
• Social Media: track news, draft social media posts, and help develop and implement strategies to increase NBR’s visibility
• Website Management and Online Updates: support updates to the webpage and online outreach efforts for congressional and media relations

Qualifications

• Current BA/BS/MA/MS student, working toward a relevant degree, e.g., international affairs, communications, political science
• Strong interest in U.S.-Asia relations, communications, and government affairs
• Experience using social media tools in a professional setting preferred, but not necessary
• Excellent writing, proofreading, research, and interpersonal skills are required. Editing skills are a plus
• Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills who pays attention to detail